Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing as an active component 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene

Abstract

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions contain as the active component 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of eczema, rheumatism, dermatosis, seborrhea, pellicular poll evil, sunburn, psoriasis or warts comprising in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier from 0.01 to 70 percent by weight, based on the total weight of said composition of 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene as the active component, said composition being in the form of tablets, granules, gelules and capsules. 
     
     
       2. A cosmetic composition for body and hair hygiene comprising in a cosmetically acceptable carrier from 0.01 to 70 percent by weight, based on the total weight of said composition, of 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene as the active component, said composition being in the form of a cream, gel, spray or shampoo. 
     
     
       3. A method for the treatment of eczema, rheumatism, dermatosis, seborrhea, pelllicular poll evil, sunburn, psoriasis or warts comprising administering to an adult suffering from eczema, rheumatism, dermatosis, seborrhea, pellicular poll evil, sunburn, psoriasis, or warts in an amount effective for the treatment of said eczema, rheumatism, dermatosis, seborrhea, poll evil, sunburn, psoriasis or warts, pharmaceutical composition comprising in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier from 0.01 to 70 percent by weight, based on the total weight of said pharmaceutical composition, of 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene as the active component. 
     
     
       4. The method of claim 3 wherein said carrier is one for enteral or parenteral administration, said active component being administered at a daily rate of from 0.005 to 5 g. 
     
     
       5. The method of claim 3 wherein said carrier is one suitable for topical administration, said active component being present in said composition in an amount ranging from 1 to 5 g per 100 g of said composition. 
     
     
       6. A method for body and hair hygiene comprising topically administering to said body or hair, in an amount effective for said body and hair hygiene, a cosmetic composition comprising in a cosmetically acceptable carrier form 0.01 to 70 percent by weight, based on the total weight of said cosmetic composition, of 10-acetyl-1,8,9-triacetoxy anthracene as the active component.